4.9 from 39 votes
Prosciutto Cheese Stuffed Chicken
Using simple ingredients like chicken, cheese, and deli meat, my prosciutto and cheese stuffed chicken is yummy — and super easy to make.
Prep Time
16 mins
Cook Time
16 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 812 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1.5 - 2 lbs chicken breasts (See Note 1)
- 12 Mozzarella cheese sticks (See Note 2)
- 12 lices prosciutto or salami
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Wrap each mozzarella cheese stick with a piece of prosciutto. Set aside.
- Slice a pocket into the side of each chicken breast horizontally. Insert 2-3 prosciutto wrapped mozzarella sticks inside and secure with toothpicks.
- In a large skillet add the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Season each chicken breast on both sides with salt and pepper. Brown on each side for several minutes. Add the white wine and cover immediately. Turn heat to low and cook for 10 minutes or until internal temperature is 165°F.
- Remove toothpicks and serve with topped with a spoonful of pesto and Parmesan cheese. Spoon pan juices over all.
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Notes
- I typically make this using four chicken breasts.
- The other day I saw these already made up in the deli section of a market, I think it was Trader Joe's. They look perfect!
Nutrition Information
Calories
812kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
72g
(144%)
Fat
52g
(80%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
220mg
(73%)
Sodium
998mg
(42%)
Potassium
897mg
(26%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
830IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
2.7mg
(3%)
Calcium
195mg
(20%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 812
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 812kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 72g | 144% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 220mg | 73% |
| Sodium | 998mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 897mg | 19% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 830IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 2.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 195mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.